Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has dismissed reports of violence against Hindus in the country as "fake news" spread by India.
"One of the specialities of India right now is fake news. A barrage of fake news,"
Yunus stated in an interview with US journalist Mehdi Hassan, acknowledging "normal conflicts" between neighbours over land and local issues, but arguing these disputes should not be portrayed as communal violence.
He also rejected several international reports documenting attacks on Hindus following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government last year, stating that the government is "very alert" on the issue.
Author's summary: Yunus denies anti-Hindu violence reports.